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Academic Honors, Awards & Special Opportunity Programs
Anne Schreiber Memorial Award
Center for English Language Support
This award was established by Associate Registrar Emerita Jennie
Gisses in memory of her sister Anne. It is given to a graduating
senior who has made marked progress in English as a second
language. The director of the Center for English Language Support
selects the award winner.
Interdisciplinary Studies Award
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
Established by the faculty and alumni of the Department of
Interdisciplinary Studies, this award is presented to a graduating
senior who has demonstrated not only academic excellence but also
the ability to integrate the department’s various disciplines into some
common understanding of the human condition. The faculty and
alumni of the department select the winner.
Petra Shattuck Prize for Distinction in Government
Department of Government
The Department of Government established this award in memory of
Professor Petra Shattuck, whose most significant work centered on
the civil rights of Native Americans. The award is given to a
graduating senior who has demonstrated academic excellence and
distinction in the Government major. The faculty of the Department
of Political Science selects the winner.
Alex Smith Award for Excellence in Criminology
Department of Sociology
The Department of Sociology established this award in honor of
Professor Emeritus Alex Smith, one of the founders of the College.
The award is given to a graduating senior with the highest grade point
average in the Criminology major. The Office of the Registrar
identifies award candidates and the faculty of the Department of
Sociology selects the award winner.
Uniformed Fire Officers Association Award
Established in 1999 by the Uniformed Fire Officers Association, this
award is presented to a New York City Fire Department officer
graduating with a distinguished academic record.
Brother Wagner Award
Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice
Administration
The Department of Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice
Administration, the Wagner family, and the Order of Christian
Brothers established this award in memory of Brother Robert
Wagner, Christian Brother, professor, and advocate for the
rehabilitation of adolescent offenders. The award is given to the
graduating senior with the highest grade point average in the
Correctional Studies major. The Registrar’s Office identifies
candidates and the faculty of the Department of Law, Police Science
and Criminal Justice Administration selects the award winner.
Student Service Excellence Award
Application required by March 1
This $1,000 award is given at commencement to a graduating senior
who has contributed to excellence in the college community and who
plans to continue his/her education either in graduate studies or law
school. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.2.
For an application, please call 212.237.8553.
Graduating Scholar Award
This award is presented to a graduating senior with the highest GPA
who entered John Jay College as a freshman. The recipient is
verified by the Registrar.
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